Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,842, Joseph Felt, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
2 Felt, Joseph
NUMBER
8.34.842.
CONTENTS

1,127
Joseph Felt.
Salem Mass
age 60
fishman -
very infirm
estate $496.
owes 140. = $ 356.00
Sep 1818

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Joseph Felt resident in Salem in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 1,127 now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
“WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.”
“I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, Joseph Felt late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the fourth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .”
***** * L. S. * *****
“Given at the War Office of the United States, this thirtieth day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .”
J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War,”
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
  A wooden house on Norman Street in Salem, two rooms and pantry, 20 feet by 16 - in which he has lived 25 years - - - - -  $ 450.00    A third part of a small fishing boat - - - - -  33.00    Old desk. Three tables - 10 chairs - - - - -  11.00    Iron handirons, plates, knives, forks, dishes, candlestick, for family use - - - - -  2.00    These have been in use thirty five years.  496.00  
  He owes to Mrs. Bridget over $100.00     And to divers others. Moore, Page &c. - 40.00  140.00     356.00  

He is sixty years old and a boat-fisherman. His wife is his only family. He is disabled from labour all the winter of each year by a lame & swollen leg, which he thinks is caused by a ball he received in his thigh during the war.
He served as a year's man all 1776 in Captain Newhall's Company in Col: Hutchinson's Regiment in Massachusetts Line.
Joseph Felt.
Sworn to and declared, before
W m Wetmore, Judge within named.

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. W m Wetmore a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, Joseph Felt do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. So help me GOD.
Joseph Felt.
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed Joseph Felt took and subscribed the aforewritten Oath before me
W m Wetmore — — — — Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is four hundred and ninety six dollars, and his debts $140.00
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17 th day of July A. D. 1820
Attr.
Ichabod Tucker, Clk

see letter to Hon. N. Silsbee, Senate, Jan. 23. 1829.
Massachusetts Roll.
1,127
Joseph Fitt, Private
Mass. Line - 1776 - 1 year
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1818, and sent to Sam l . Putnam, Esq. Salem, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r . 1818.
4 months 31/30. $ 40.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Not entitled Salem, Essex Co.
Application sent Feb 26th 1820 to Schubert Sishler, Salem, Mass.

Copy Joseph Tett to
Hannah Hamilton
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Know, all Men, by these Presents, That
I Joseph Tett of Salem in The County of Essex fisherman
in consideration of Three hundred Dollars to me — paid by Hannah Hamilton of the same Salem singlewoman , and for other good causes and considerations me hereunto moving the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto — the said Hannah her heirs and assigns forever a certain lot of land with The dwelling house and all the other buildings thereon situated in Salem aforesaid contained within the following lines, bounded northerly on Norman Street  fifty four feet , Easterly on The Gutter or water course Thirty feet , westerly on land and building of Oliver Parsons  Thirty Three feet , and southerly on land now of William Phelps  fifty eight feet ; with all the privileges and appurtenances to the premises belonging
To have and to hold the granted premises with the appurtenances to the said Hannah Hamilton her heirs and assigns, to her and their use and benefit forever. And I the said Joseph Tett for my self my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby covenant with the said Hannah Hamilton her heirs and assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises: that they are free of all incumbrances: that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Hannah in fee simple and that I will, and my heirs, executors and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same to the said Hannah Hamilton her heirs and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of any persons.
And I Hannah wife of said Joseph in consideration of one Dollar paid me by said Hamilton , the receipt whereof I acknowledge, do hereby release to her and her heirs and assigns all my right of dower in The premises
In witness whereof, we the said Joseph and Hannah Tett have hereunto set our hands and seals this Tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Seven
Joseph Tett ————— (seal) Hannah Tett ————— (seal)
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us, "Eight" named "Three" interlined before signing John Davis Mary Ann Dett
Essex ss. Received Septem 10. 1827. recorded and examined by Amos Choate Regr
True copy of record, Book 246 Leaf 84. Attest Amos Choate Regr
ESSEX ss. Septem 10 1827 — Then the above named Joseph Tett acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed, before me, Amos Choate Just. Peace.

Joseph Felt of Salem, in the County of Essex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on solemn oath declare -
That in January 1876 I enlisted in the Company, commanded by Captain Cyra Newhall, in Col. Israel Hutchinson's Regiment, for one year - That I served that time on the Continental establishment, in the Massachusetts Line - That I was mustered at Fort Washington, and discharged soon after we were discharged, January 1877.
I further declare, that by reason of my of my reduced circumstances in life, I need the assistance of my Country for support, and I hereby relinquish my claim to every Pension heretofore allowed by the laws of the United States.
Joseph Felt

I George Leach, of Salem, in the county of Essex, on Oath declare, that Joseph Felt served, on the Continental estab- lishment, in the year of the revolution a soldier, in Col Hutchinsons regiment from January 1776 to January 1777 - that I served with him in the same regi- ment, during said term, and was taken with him, in Fort Washington -
George his X Leach mark
Signed before me S. Putnam J. S. J. Court of Mass ts
Additional Affidavit.
I Frederic Breed Esq r of Lynn in Mass ts on oath testify that I know Joseph Felt of Salem served the year 1776 in Capt. Newhall's Company in that Regiment: I was Lieutenant of that Company and Felt served all that year. He was taken prisoner at Fort Washington - Frederic Breed
Essex ss: June, 12. 1818 Then the above named Frederic Breed Esq r subscribed and made oath to the above affidavit before me Benjamin Merrill Just: Pac: s.
Essex ss: I further certify that Benjamin Merrill Esq r whose signature is under the Depositions of Col. Frederic Breed and Henry Hallowell is a Justus of the Peace qua minister of justice.
Atty: - Ichabod Tucker, Esq r

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. On this fourth day of April A.D. 1818, before me Samuel Putnam, one of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth, personally came Joseph Felt & George Leach, and several by them subscribed and made Oath to the truth of the annexed declarations - and it ap- pears to my satisfaction, that Joseph Felt, served more than nine months, in the War of the rebellion on the Con- tinental establishment, against the Com- mon Enemy; and I hereby certify and transmit the evidence in the case to the Honorable Secretary of the War department.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of said Court, to be hereunto affixed, the day & year above recited.
S. Putnam Just.
S. J. Court of Mass s
E/see/s: June 15. 1818 I further certify that Col. Fredric Breed, George Leach, and Henry Hallowell are credible and disinterested witnesses; that said Felt served more than nine months at one period of continued service, and that he is poor and indigent.
S. Putnam Just.
S. J. Court of Mass s

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. I, Ichabod Tucker, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth aforesaid in & for the County aforesaid to all whom these presents shall concern, hereby certify that the aforementioned Hon. Samuel Putnam is a Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court as aforesaid, that the seal hereto affixed is the seal of said Court & the sig- nature aforesaid is his proper hand writing attest Ichabod Tucker, Clerk
Additional Affidavit.
I Henry Hallowell Town Clerk of Lynn in Mass ts on Oath say I know Joseph Felt now of Salem served in the cam- paign of 1776 in Col. Hutchinson's Regiment on the Continental Establishment, and I have no doubt he served as he stated, as he is a man of truth. I served in the same Regiment at the same time.
Henry Hallowell
E/S22/5: June 9 th . 1818 Then the above named Henry Hallowell subscribed and made oath to the above written affidavit before me Brig. Merrill Just. Pac.
Joseph Felt. Esq.
Not on Rolls J.H.

Sease
Hannah Hamilton to
Joseph & Hannah Felt

Know all Men That I Hannah Hamilton of Salem in the County of Essex singlewoman in consideration of one dollar paid me by Joseph Tett of the same Salem fisherman and Hannah Tett his wife, (the receipt of which I acknowledge) and for divers other good causes and considerations me hereunto moving, do demise lease and to Farm let unto the said Joseph and Hannah a lot of land on Woman Street in Salem aforesaid with the dwelling house and all other Buildings thereon bounded Northerly on said Street, Easterly on a gutter or water course, Southerly on William Phelps and westerly on Oliver Parsons, being the same conveyed to me by said Joseph by deed of even date herewith and duly recorded; reference being thereunto had.
To Have and to hold the same with all the privileges and appurtenances to the said Joseph and Hannah Tett and their assigns during their joint lives and the life of the survivor, and no longer; without accounting for rent, other than the consideration abovementioned and referred to. And I for myself my heirs executors & administrators do covenant with said Joseph and wife and survivor and their assigns, that they shall quietly and peaceably improve the premises during their joint lives and the life of the survivor - And that I will pay all taxes thereon and keep the buildings in reasonable repair, and in case of destruction by fire, will rebuild at my own cost, or furnish them with equal accommodations in some other place.
In TESTIMONY whereof I the said Hannah Hamilton do hereunto set my hand and seal this Tenth day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and Twenty Seven
Hannah Hamilton
signed sealed and delivered in presence of us "and Hannah" first interlined Horos Choate Augustus Choate
Essex ss. Sep. 10. 1827. The said Hannah Hamilton acknowledged the above to be her free act and deed before me Horos Choate Jus. Pac.

34 842
Rev INVALID.
File No. 34,842
Joseph Felt Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Letter to Agent Hon. N. Silbee 20 May 1829.
(11.27)
N.B.
Massachusetts
Joseph Felt
Salem in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Newhall of the Regt commanded by Colonel Atkinson in the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year. from January 1776 to January 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 4th day of April 1818. and
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of June 1818 and sent to S. Putnam, Esq. Salem, Massachusetts
Restored the Roll on 27th day of January 1829 and notification sent to Hon. N. Silbee at Senate U. States Pension commencing on the 24th of January 1829.
Amount due on 4th of March 1829 } $ 11.19
Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818 May 1, 1820. March 1. 1823
Book 6.3 page 623 N.B.

In letter to Agent Hon. N. Silsbee 20 May 1829.
(1.127) N.B.
Massachusetts
Joseph Felt
a. Salem — in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Newhall of the Regt — commanded by Colonel Hutchinson — in the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year. from January 1776 to January 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 4th day of April 1818. and
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 of June 1818 — and sent to S. Putnam, Esq. Salem, Massachusetts
Restored — the Roll on 27th day of January 1829 and notification sent to Hon. N. Silsbee — at Senate U. States Pension commencing on the 24
of January — 1829.
Amount due on 4th of March 1829 }
$ 11. 19.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818 May 1, 1820.
March 1. 1829
Recorded Book 6. 3 Vol 2. page 623 M.R.B.

The original of this is on file in the War Department, having been presented with his 2 d . application in 1820,
Reslore
pen: to com: Jan. 24. 1829
Hon. N. Sibley, Senate

Schedule of the Estate of Joseph Felt of Salem, in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
A Wooden House on Norman Street in Salem, two rooms, and pantry, 20 feet by 16. in which he has lived ————— $450.00 A third part of a small fishing boat 33.00 Old Desk, three tables, 10 chairs ————— 11.00 iron and irons, plates, knives, forks, dishes, candlesticks, for family use — 2.00 these have been in use thirty five years ————— 496.00 He owes to Mrs. Bridget over a $100.00 and to divers others, Moore, Page &c. 40.00 ————— 140.00 356.00
A true Copy as on file
Atty John Prince Clerk

From the
Honble Nathl Silsbee City of Washington

Salem Jan'y 17 th 1828
Dear Sir
Your favour of the 11 th inst was duly rec d by the mail of yesterday, and I immediately attend to the subject of its contents, called on Mr Trett, & rec d from him the several papers which I herewith inclose.
The Schedule of the Estate of Mr F. was made out in 1820, since which, you will see, that he has sold his house, reserving however a life Estate for himself & Wife — The third part of the fishing boat, has also been sold — The Desk, Chairs, Tables &c &c remain, as they were with, eight years additional ware, they are put down, at their full worth —
You will observe that the house is valued at $450. — and I am fully satisfied, that this sum is the very extent of its worth , therefore if Mr F. was to rent it at 10 per ct on this amt, it would only be $45. — per Annum, without allowing anything for repairs

Mr Fitt is 69, and his Wife 73 years old, both of them infirm, and able to do but little, to support themselves, & if being poor, makes in favour of Mr F., next assured, his claim is good - as to character, you, yourself know him -
Mr Fitt. rec d a certificate for a pension, dated the 18 th March, 1818 - which was stopped by a notice dated the 26 th July 1820 -
If a new declaration is indispensable , in order to show, what is the present state of the claimant's property, as well as to prove his identity, I don't see that it can be done, before the middle of March, as no court sits in the county previous to that time
If the papers, herewith, forwarded are not sufficient, in Mr Fitts case, please return them by mail, with such information as you may think requisite. -
Very respectfully Sir Your Obed t Serv t
Joseph Raper
Washington January 24. 1829. I hereby certify that Joseph Raper Esq. has been long known to me as a gentleman of high respectability

and of unimpeachable integrity, and that the statement made by him, in the foregoing letter, in relation to Mr. Fatt's property may be fully relied on.
Nath Silsbee
Test and

Sir,
I herewith return to you Mr. Raper's letter, with such a certificate thereto as you have requested.
If you will send the Panam. Certificate of Mr. Felt, to me , when ready, I will put it in a channel to reach him.
Respectfully Yours & Nathl D. Bell
7. L. Edwards Esq.
24 Jan

James L. Edwards, Jr.